A Tool for Transparency Evaluation in Software Ecosystem Portals

• Alexandre de Casado Lima Vidal UNIRIO
• Camilo Lemos Lima UNIRIO
• Marcus Antonio Ferreira de Moura Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Rodrigo Oliveira Zacarias UNIRIO
• Rodrigo Pereira dos Santos UNIRIO
• Patricia Lago Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbsi_estendido.2026.249026

Resumo

Transparency is a key challenge in the information systems, particularly in software ecosystems (SECO), where developer portals directly influence developer experience (DX). Limitations in information clarity, accessibility, and usability can compromise SECO engagement and platform sustainability. In this context, this paper introduces a Tool for Transparency Evaluation in Software Ecosystem Portals (SECO-TransP), designed to support the assessment and improvement of transparency practices in developer portals. SECO-TransP was developed through an adapted Scrum-based process and verified in a smallscale evaluation. The tool enables SECO platform managers to identify critical transparency issues and provides practical guidance to improve transparency shortcomings. The initial results indicate that SECO-TransP can contribute to a precise and scalable transparency evaluation in SECO.

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